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AZBUKA Russian-English International School & Nursery

United Kingdom, London

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Russian, English
Fees £11,310
Ages 2 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 58
Type Co-educational
Opened 2002
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Spanish, Ukrainian
Typical class size 12
Strengths Languages, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

AZBUKA Russian-English International School & Nursery is a London-based independent bilingual school offering EYFS and the British Curriculum for ages 2 to 11. The nursery is registered with Ofsted as the UK's first pre-school with a Russian curriculum for bilingual children, and the primary school at Studland Hall (Hammersmith) teaches a bilingual programme with English and Russian as the main languages. Class sizes are small, 8–10 pupils, with two teachers per class, each native in their language, ensuring balanced language distribution. The rotating specialist approach covers maths, English, science, Geography, History, Arts, Music, Design & Technology, PE, Spanish, Philosophy for Children, ICT and PSHE. The school emphasizes culture-rich learning, with school trips, productions, and community events, and prepares pupils for seamless transition to UK secondary education or abroad. Extra features include AZBUKA Saturday School, Cultural Centre and Bilingual Education Resource. The programme supports a culture-rich creative ethos and family engagement opportunities.

www.azbukafoundation.org

Studland Hall, Studland St, London W6 0JS, United Kingdom

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The Essentials

AZBUKA Russian-English International School & Nursery has 58 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in Russian, English.

Location
Studland Hall, Studland Street, Hammersmith, London W6 0JS. The school is located in the Hammersmith area of London. The address is listed with a contact phone +44 (0)208 392 2286. Head teacher: Ms Maria Gavrilova.

Stages
Nursery and Pre-school (ages 2-4); AZBUKA Russian-English Primary School (ages 5-10); AZBUKA Saturday School (ages 5-16).

Type
Independent Russian-English bilingual day school and nursery in London.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom
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Fees

Annual tuition at AZBUKA Russian-English International School & Nursery ranges from GBP 11,310 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees

- A non-refundable Administration (registration) fee of GBP 60 (GBP 50 + VAT) is billed for each child prior to admission interviews.
- A refundable main school deposit of GBP 2,000 (applies to both Nursery and School) is charged on registration and is held until the child leaves Azbuka; any unpaid bills will be deducted from this deposit before it is repaid. One full term's notice is required for any refunds related to the deposit.

Tuition fees (per term) and equivalent per academic year (three terms)

- Nursery (Long Stay — 6 hours, 09:00–15:00):
- 5 days: GBP 4,710 per term — GBP 14,130 per academic year.
- 4 days: GBP 3,770 per term — GBP 11,310 per academic year.
- 3 days: GBP 2,830 per term — GBP 8,490 per academic year. (3-day Long Stay option applies as published.)

- Nursery (Short Stay — 4 hours, 09:00–13:00):
- 5 days: GBP 3,170 per term — GBP 9,510 per academic year.
- 4 days: GBP 2,540 per term — GBP 7,620 per academic year.
- 3 days: GBP 1,910 per term — GBP 5,730 per academic year. (3-day Short Stay 09:00–13:00 shown as applicable for age 2.)

- Reception (full-time): GBP 5,150 + VAT per term — GBP 15,450 + VAT per academic year (three terms).

- School Years 1–6 (full-time): GBP 5,150 + VAT per term — GBP 15,450 + VAT per academic year (three terms).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are invoiced on a termly basis in advance. Parents are contractually obliged to pay fees before the start of the term being billed; exceptions require Head approval. Nursery fees will be billed as soon as Early Years funding (EEF) grant information is available.
- Sibling discounts: 20% discount on the fee for the second and subsequent children at the Primary School; 10% discount on the fee for the second and subsequent children attending the Nursery.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable. Azbuka operates as a day Nursery and Primary (Reception–Year 6) provision.

Other costs and routine additional charges

- Registration/administration fee: GBP 60 (non-refundable).
- Clubs and extra hours: additional charges for after-school clubs or extra hours are invoiced in arrears every half term and are due immediately; external providers operating on site invoice parents separately under their terms.
- Extras (charged as incurred): late collection fines, school trips, visiting teachers, uniform, lunches and other incremental extras are charged and will either be requested as card payments on the day or invoiced on the next term's invoice; an additional invoice may be raised at the end of the summer term.
- Foreign payment verification fee: payments accepted from foreign banks/institutions incur a GBP 50 verification fee where allowed. The school currently cannot accept payments from Russian bank accounts.

Refund information

- The Administration (registration) fee of GBP 60 is non-refundable. The GBP 2,000 main school deposit is returned when the child leaves after deduction of any unpaid bills; one full term's notice is required for refunds as stated in the admissions terms. Unpaid invoices will be deducted from the deposit prior to repayment.

Fee payment options

- Accepted methods for school fee payment: bank transfer, childcare vouchers, and the tax-free childcare scheme. Use DofE Reference 143048 for bank transfer payments. Where allowed, payments from foreign banks/institutions are accepted subject to the GBP 50 verification fee; payments from Russian bank accounts are not accepted. Card payments are used for incremental extras at the door or as otherwise specified.
Academics

AZBUKA Russian-English International School & Nursery teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 11.

Curriculum
AZBUKA Russian-English Primary School offers a bilingual curriculum with English and Russian as the main languages. The school admits children aged 5 to 11 and limits class size to 12 pupils. The curriculum includes English and Russian, Maths, World Around Us (History, Geography, Science), Arts, Music, Design & Technology, Physical Education, Circus Skills, Dance, Drama, Spanish, Philosophy for Children, ICT, and PSHE embedded across subjects. Two teachers per class, each teaching in their native language, ensure equal language distribution and a bilingual learning environment. The curriculum is delivered through a rotating specialist approach and supports a culture-rich creative program, with school trips, productions, and community events, preparing pupils for a seamless transition to secondary education in the UK or worldwide.

Student Teacher Ratio
Maximum class size is 12 pupils; two teachers per class; student-to-teacher ratio is 6:1.

Gifted and Talented
More Able (MA) pupils are supported with high expectations and planning within the classroom. Differentiation through pace, task, dialogue and resources, plus extension and enrichment activities, visits by experts, and opportunities for competitions and clubs, challenge MA learners. Outside agencies or specialist schools may be engaged to provide work at the pupil's level.
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Admissions

Admissions
Registration and intake registration is ongoing throughout the year. Register your interest by completing the Registration for Intake Form on our website. We confirm the receipt of your form and place your child's name on the waiting and mailing list. You will be invited to attend the next Open Day and/or visit the Nursery or School. Admission process for the following academic year normally opens in March. Letters and Short Registration Forms are sent to the parents on the waiting list. We will arrange for you and your child to come for an interview/assessment, or an examination (School from Year 1); and interview/visit (Nursery/Reception). If any child requires a bursary, the school should be informed prior to the interview and any reports from the current or last nursery or school should be provided. The parents will be offered a day/time slot for an interview/examination/visit. Successful candidates will receive the official letter offering a provisional place and an Admission Pack with instructions, forms and Terms and Conditions. The child is officially admitted to Azbuka on receipt of all necessary Admission Pack documentation and the Main School Deposit (£2,000). The deposit is non-refundable if withdrawal occurs before formal entry and is refunded on request when the child leaves the school and full term notice is given. If the school cannot accommodate the successful candidate, the pupil's name is carried forward on the Reserve List until a place becomes available. All unsuccessful candidates are informed in writing. The School's admission decisions are final and there is no right of appeal.

Scholarships
Romanoff Foundation launches a scholarship for AZBUKA students. The scholarship offers £1,250 per year towards studies at Azbuka, as part of the partnership with the Romanoff Foundation. Applications are open to all new and current students attending AZBUKA. Submissions should include: 1) a letter from parents in Russian or English (name, age, class, interests, awards, why they deserve the scholarship, up to 1 page); 2) a recommendation from a teacher or head of a relevant setting; 3) talent submission (short video up to 4 minutes or a written/portfolio form); 4) a cover letter from the AZBUKA head; 5) supporting documents as needed. Applications should be sent to office@azbukafoundation.org. The selection will be made by a scholarship committee of Romanoff Foundation trustees and an AZBUKA representative, who may conduct interviews with finalists. All decisions are final. Deadline for submission: 10 March 2023. Decision by: 24 March. Open to all primary-school age children (Year 1–Year 6). For inquiries: office@azbukafoundation.org.

Waitlist
Registration confirms receipt and places the child on the waiting and mailing list. Admission process for the following academic year normally opens in March, and letters and Short Registration Forms are sent to those on the waiting list. Prospective families will be invited to attend an Open Day and/or visit the Nursery or School. If a place cannot be offered immediately, the pupil may be carried forward on the Reserve List; unsuccessful candidates are informed in writing.
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